related to the transition, and a link to the information neededfor individuals to contact members of Congress. Soon, the AAASteam will launch an email newsletter with science-related newsabout the new Administration, which will be available througha sign-up process hosted on the website. AAAS also created anopportunity for members to contribute ideas for questions thatcould be asked during Cabinet nomination hearings via the AAASTrellis website ( trelliscience.com). Meanwhile, the 2017 AAAS Annual Meeting, to be held in Boston

16–20 February, will offer resources to scientists and aspiring scien-tists wanting to communicate their research results effectively to thepublic and government. The meeting, with the theme Serving SocietyThrough Science Policy, will bring together top experts in informingpolicy with scientific evidence. The program includes a workshop en-titled “Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering” for studentsinterested in the role of science in policy-making, offering advicefor how to advocate for research throughout their careers. Anotheroffering provides all symposia speakers and moderators with a freePresentation Rx communication consultation to hone their methodsfor explaining their research and why it is important.

As Holt said in a 20 December Motherboard editorial directed to
young scientists, groups such as AAAS offer opportunities for scientists and engineers to engage in policy, methods for advocacy and
engagement, and communication training—in other words, the tools
to maximize the impact of their work.